Chapter 85 BACK HOME

FEDORA’S POV

As I walked away from the life I had known, the weight of my decision pressed heavily upon me. Melantha's words and the evidence before my eyes left no room for doubt – Lorcan's betrayal was real, and his motivations were driven solely by his pack's needs, not any genuine feelings for me.

The world around me felt surreal as I stepped out of the pack's territory. The wind rustled through the trees, carrying with it a mixture of relief and sorrow. I had loved Lorcan, or at least the version of him I had created in my mind, and it hurt to acknowledge that it was all a lie.

As I reached my friend's pack, I felt a mix of gratitude and sadness. The familiarity of the place, the warmth of her embrace, offered some solace amidst the chaos that had become my life. She was the one who understood me, who had seen my struggles and had stood by me even when I had chosen to marry Lorcan.

In the quiet solitude of my old pack's territory, I sought solace and a chance to heal. The familia